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I have heard that protein in the morning kick-starts you metabolism.... never heard anything about the carbs tho

don't feel guilty for taking care of yourself! by taking care of yourself you are being a better mother!

I have heard on Dr. Oz a while ago that the majority of people, even though not "diabetic" have some degree of insulin deficiency so when you eat sugars your body does not know how to process them properly and automatically turns them into stored fat rather then burning them off. Lots of people would start to lose weight…

I have heard that if you ailments are above the stomach then working out will actually help your immune system fight it off.... just dont overdue it

Are you still breastfeeding? I found my body would not let go of the extra weight until I was done nursing..... like my body was in "protect baby" mode. Once I was done nursing and started changing up my workouts the weight came off.

sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds

cut them into cubes.... sprinkle them with nutmeg for a sweeter taste. For more spicy use paprika and some seasoning salt. They basically take the same amount of time to bake as regular potatoes This is also a good recipe: 3 medium sweet potatoes 3 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon…

Hi! Would like to join..... my little one is 9 months old. just down to the last few lbs of pregnancy weight but support is always nice! For myself I found measuring was great! Wish I would've started taking my measurements earlier! It took forever for me to get motivated but now that I can see the inches falling off I am…

My hubby likes "slim" lol he won't let me use the word "skinny" He says "slim" is healthy but with a trim and toned body..... "skinny" is the "weighing nothing but it's all skin and bones not toned at all." Each person is so different though...... so many different builds. I think it's funny how you can go to a pool or…

I usually cheat on the weekends cuz I am always out and about. I still try and get my workouts in if possible but I don't always log everything. I am finding though that the whole point of logging (for me anyways) is that it is making me more aware of what the "good choices" are and what the "bad choices" are. That way…

Carnation "light" hot chocolate...... 45cal per mug. I'll also add 1/2 tsp of mint or coconut extract for a little extra flavor sometimes.

Thank you!

That would be great to get the nutritional info. Is the venison wild? I am curious about wild meat cuz my hubby hunts and we never have beef in our freezer all we have is moose, elk and deer. If you have any other good wild meat recipes they would be appreciated!

These are yummy brownies 90 cal and 4 grams of fat per serving http://www.canadianliving.com/food/lean_but_luscious_chocolate_brownies.php

You need to do exercises that focus on your WHOLE core..... crunches are good but they don't work everything. You need to strengthen your back muscles and everything too...... so more then just crunches.

Lots of good ab moves here...... and yes pilates are great! http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/ab-toning-stability-ball-workout/?page=1 http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/exercises/top-10-abs-exercises/?page=1

this is a really good ab workout http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/workout/abs/express/ab-toning-stability-ball-workout/?page=1 There are lots of other good workouts on that website as well

1 can black beans (approx 2 1/2cups) 1/2 cup salsa 1/2 tsp garlic powder mush it all together and its a yummy mexican spread for crackers or to put on a wrap. 1/2 cup of spread is 85 cal, 1 gram of fat and 5 grams of protein

Eating enough fiber and drinking enough water helps with belly bulge..... also taking a supplement of acidophilus.

I know that if you sign up for weight watchers points plus now fruit and veggies don't count towards your daily "points" which really is how it should be cuz 120 cal from a grapefruit or 120 from a brownie? hmm.... I wonder which is better

I put my scale away..... in a cupboard.... under a bunch of stuff..... and try and only take it out once a week. I find if it's not staring at me everyday I don't have as much of an issue with it.

I am finding when I eat lots of bready or starchy things I feel that way.... even if I haven't gained it gives me that full a bloated feeling

thanx for the input! sounds like I need to get a HRM

no.... my elliptical isn't that fancy

actually I've heard that when you workout it triggers your body to release hormones that curb hunger.... but it should only last for an hour or 2 after your workout, not the entire remainder of the day.

This is a fav at my house: Chunky Beef Vegetable Soup 3 cups vegetable juice 2 cups hot water 1 pound beef for stew, cut in 1-inch cubes 8 cups frozen mixed vegetables 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup ketchup shopping list 3 tablespoons beef-flavor instant bouillon 1/2 teaspoon pepper…

I gave up sweets in general for a whole month and the first week or two was hard but after that I didn't even crave it anymore. Then when my month was over I had a piece of cake and it actually seemed sickly sweet to me and I felt gross after I ate it. I think once you give your body a break from the junk then you actually…

I found that even when I was working out everyday while I was breastfeeding I couldn't lose those last 5lbs of baby weight. as soon as I stopped breastfeeding I started to lose. It's like your body is in "protect baby" mode and will hold onto the extra for baby's sake